A Conversation with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta 3.1 - Rowen Cheung, The Rundown

The 405B parameter version of Llama 3.1 matches or exceeds top closed models on several benchmarks. Meta is offering open and free weights and code, with a license enabling fine-tuning, distillation into other models, and deployment anywhere. For exclusive insights on Llama 3.1, open source, AI agents, and more, read our full deep dive with Mark Zuckerberg here, or watch the full interview here.

Why it matters: Meta’s release of Llama 3.1 405b is a significant moment in AI history because it’s the first time an open-source AI model matches or outperforms top closed AI models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o. By offering a private, customizable alternative to closed AI systems, Meta is enabling anyone to create their own tailored AI. https://www.therundown.ai/p/meta-releases-llama-405b